Low Fat Fettuccine Timbale Recipe

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Low Fat Fettuccine Timbale Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% milk, heated
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 15 ounces nonfat ricotta cheese
  • 2 ounces prosciutto or lean ham, cut in 1/4-inch dice
  • 4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound dried fettuccine

    • Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly oil a 9-inch springform pan or coat it with nonstick spray.
  • Coat pan with 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess.
  • Put a pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add hot milk and bring to a simmer, whisking, until smooth and slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a large bowl; let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, mozzarella, ricotta, prosciutto (or ham) and 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
  • Mix well.
  • Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dents, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse well.
  • Add to cheese mixture and mix well.
  • The pasta mixture will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
  • Sprinkle evenly over timbale.
  • Bake timbale for 40 to 55 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the inside edge of the pan, remove ring and place timbale on a platter.
  • Cut into wedges and serve.
  • :MAKES 8 SERVINGS.
  • Calories per serving; 30 grams protein; 12 grams fat 4 grams saturated fat; 42 grams carbohydrate; 605 mg sodium; 150 mg cholesterol; 0 grams fiber
  • Italian Name: Timballo di Fettuccine

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